Job Description Job Description 540 is looking for an Cloud Ops Lead (AWS) to help the Army support an infrastructure team in multiple cloud systems involving Microsoft, Linux, and various cloud native services hosted in AWS. This team is responsible for creating, maintaining, and monitoring AWS accounts in the Army environment. Location: Primarily remote within the continental United States with occasional travel (up to 10% expected). East Coast hours with some flexibilityCitizenship & Clearance Requirement: per client requirements, must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain an active DoD Secret clearanceEducation Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related engineering field (preferred)540 Internal Thrive Level: Senior DevSecOps EngineerWHY 540?540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #GetShitDone. We do more than talk about it, we break down barriers to innovation and build impactful tech. We're looking for someone with big ideas, who thrives on innovation and is a self-starter. If you love to learn about and work with new technologies, we want to talk to you.REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE8+ years of hands on experience with CloudOps / DevSecOps / IT Administration 5+ years of Amazon Web Services (AWS) proficiency in the following:ECS (Fargate) or EKSEC2LambdaS3RDSState Machines / Step FunctionsEventBridgeCloudWatchIAMDeveloper Tools (Code Commit, Code Build, Code Deploy, Code Pipeline)5+ years experience with the following:Containerization and orchestration - Docker, KubernetesCreating/Maintaining CI/CD pipelines - Building, Testing, and DeployingIaC (Infrastructure as Code) - TerraformAdditional experience/understanding with the following:Deploying/Maintaining Microsoft based applications (.NET, IIS, SQL Server)Deploying/Maintaining Linux based applications (RHEL, Apache, HAProxy, PostreSQL)Various authentication methods: PKI, OAuth, LDAP, SAML, etc TLS/SSL including PKI Certificates (CAC, PIV, etc.) High availability and scalability techniques at the app, API, and data tiers including concepts such as shardingAgile projects and development including Agile tools such as JIRAWindows Operating SystemsCurrently possesses or ability to obtain within three months the following certifications:AWS Certified ProfessionalCompTIA Security+CompTIA Linux+GitLabExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently (as if on an island) with clients, but also be a consummate team playerNICE TO HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCEKnowledge or Experience with the following:DOD Cybersecurity Policy DoDI 8500.01Deploying applications in DoD or other accredited federal environments that require IA certification and accreditation to deploy. Securing sensitive data (including security marking standards such as DoD Banner Lines or ISM) API GatewaysDeploying/Maintaining some or all of the following application types - Angular, Node.js, JavascriptFamiliarity with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) information security requirements, standards, and best practicesAbility to rapidly code proof of concepts to help with analysis of alternatives (should be a person who can code in mixed environments) and prove out ideasBENEFITS & PERKS100% covered health, dental and vision premium for employees, optional dependent coverageFlexible Spending Account (FSA)401k with employer matchCompany Sponsored Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability coverageFlexible PTO + all Federal holidays offHome Office allowanceReimbursement for trainings / certificationsPaid AWS Developer accountFully loaded Macbook ProReferral Bonus - good people know good peopleAnnual Social Events (hackathon, holiday party, charity golf tournament, etc.)Access to 540's Washington Capitals ticketsEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)540's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.